Betti Sheldon
Senator
· Democrat
· District 23
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · D · LD 232001–02 · Senate · D · LD 231999–00 · Senate · D · LD 231997–98 · Senate · D · LD 231995–96 · Senate · D · LD 231993–94 · Senate · D · LD 23
126
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
763
Bills co-sponsored
10,246
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5305 1995–96 |
Licensing subagentsThe Department of Licensing may use county auditors and subagents to license vehicles, renew driver's licenses, process all special license plates, conduct pro-rate licensing, and renew other professional licenses granted by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5353 1995–96 |
Economic development grantsDeclares a policy to maximize the use of federal and private funds for economic development purposes and to devote state resources to leverage federal and private dollars to supplement state economic development efforts. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5354 1995–96 |
DUI/minor passengersPenalties are enhanced when the offenses of driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs include having a child under the age of 18 in the vehicle. Mandatory penalties for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5391 1995–96 |
Ferry bondsIncreases funding for state ferries from two hundred ten million dollars to two hundred seventy-five million dollars. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5472 1995–96 |
Utility liensUpon a properly presented written request from an escrow agent or owner of a property, utilities operated by cities, towns or counties must provide an estimated or actual final billing for unpaid utility charges against any... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5549 1995–96 |
Loaded firearm/child accessProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to fail to store a firearm in the required manner. Provides that it is a class C felony to fail to store a firearm in the required manner if a child obtains a firearm and uses it to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5556 1995–96 |
Massage practitnr/prostitutnThe Secretary of Health is given authority to immediately revoke the license of a massage practitioner for eight years upon a finding that the license holder is convicted of prostitution or an equivalent local ordinance.... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5569 1995–96 |
Internatnl capital projectsA pilot program named the Office of Capital Projects is established within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5612 1995–96 |
Hood Canal salmonProhibits the approval of commercial fishing gear in Hood Canal unless specified criteria are met. Requires hatcheries to emphasize the production of chinook salmon and coho salmon. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5682 1995–96 |
Hotel-motel tax/island cityThe authority to use this special hotel/motel excise tax fund for the funding of specific events, festivals and promotional infrastructures including, but not limited to, an ocean beach boardwalk is extended to a city wholly... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5715 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5727 1995–96 |
Polling/regist places accessLocal election officials must modify, relocate, retain, or designate alternate polling places to assure accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons. The requirement that county auditors make a report to the Secretary of... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5747 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesHousing authorities are authorized to utilize alternative public works contracting procedures established in current law and are required to abide by the conditions under which such procedures may be utilized. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5753 1995–96 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residences to the extent that the taxes exceed the increase in inflation. Declares the amount deferred becomes a lien on the property and designates the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5791 1995–96 |
Camps & conferences/tax exmpThe B&O and sales tax do not apply to sales by an organization at a camp or conference center on property which is owned by a nonprofit community service organization, church, or youth organization and which is exempt from... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5830 1995–96 |
Private/publ school transferPrivate schools are required to have a policy that when a student transfers from the private school, the school must transmit information about the student's academic performance, special placement, and records of disciplinary... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5864 1995–96 |
County public works bidsCounties with purchasing departments may contract on a competitive basis for public works. Counties with populations of 1,000,000 or more are limited in the size and type of public works projects which may be performed by... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5869 1995–96 |
UTC administrative hearingsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the statutory requirement that it must conduct its administrative hearings by an administrative law judge assigned by the Office of Administrative Hearings. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5907 1995–96 |
Customized equipment/use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax is paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5909 1995–96 |
Growth planning forecastsProvides that the growth projections by the office of financial management must be used exclusively unless a county demonstrates in its county-wide planning policies or comprehensive plan that the projections should be... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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